East Rutherford, New Jersey – July 13, 2025 — Chelsea have shocked Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain with a commanding 3-0 victory to claim the FIFA Club World Cup title on Sunday night at MetLife Stadium.
The London side dominated the final from the start, sealing the win in the first half thanks to a spectacular performance by Cole Palmer. The 23-year-old English international opened the scoring in the 22nd minute and followed up with a second goal just eight minutes later.
Palmer capped off his masterclass by providing the assist for Joao Pedro, who netted the third goal in the 43rd minute with a stunning finish.
Despite a more aggressive second half by PSG, the French champions failed to convert their chances, and the scoreline remained unchanged at full time.
This marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, their first coming in 2021 under the previous tournament format.
The current edition featured an expanded format with 32 teams, making its debut this year in the United States — a format widely praised for its competitiveness and global appeal.
Paris Saint-Germain entered the final in top form, having dismantled Inter Milan 5-0 in the UEFA Champions League final. However, Luis Enrique’s side failed to deliver under pressure in the final showdown.
Chelsea’s triumph cements their resurgence on the global stage, with Cole Palmer emerging as one of the breakout stars of the tournament.
